Inpatient and outpatient services

Inpatient rehabilitation is available for patients whose needs are best met in a hospital setting. We offer post-op therapy and a full range of outpatient therapy options, all designed to help you regain mobility and achieve lasting independence. Our services include:

Specialized rehabilitation services

Patients with specific conditions, such as stroke, spine disorders, cancer, or lymphedema, have access to specialized rehabilitation services. We also help individuals who’ve had joint replacement surgery to regain mobility and return to regular activities.

UCHealth’s lymphedema management program

Lymphedema is an abnormal swelling that can happen anywhere in the body. Most often it affects an arm or leg, but it can also occur in the face, neck, abdomen, genitals, and trunk. Lymphedema is considered a chronic condition, but with appropriate treatment, symptoms can be controlled and individuals can continue to lead healthy active lives. Our management program provides:

Evaluation. Provided by a physical or occupational therapist specializing in the management of lymphedema. Each therapist has completed a 135-hour lymphedema certification course.

Treatment. Consists of manual lymph drainage, compression bandaging, exercise, awareness of skin and nail care, and self-care management techniques. The first few weeks of therapy will be more frequent, often daily. Once your swelling is under control and you have learned self-management techniques your therapy will taper down.

Follow up. When the body part has reduced in size, you will be measured for an appropriate compression garment to keep the swelling under control. To will also be taught how to manage this condition independently and continue to live a full and active life.

Children’s therapy services

UCHealth also offers therapy services for children with developmental needs, from evaluation, testing and consultation to treatment. We care for children from birth through teens.

Individualized exercise programs

You don’t need an injury or health condition to benefit from our expertise. Customized exercise and conditioning programs are available for individuals who:

Don’t need physical therapy, but would benefit from participating in a guided exercise program

Are interested in improving their overall fitness, but do not feel comfortable at a community health club or pool

Have completed physical therapy and need to continue exercise to prevent further injury